Not Sold (Est: £26,000 - £30,000)
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans ‘Speed’
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Not Sold (Est: £26,000 - £30,000)
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans ‘Speed’
UK • 18 May 2019 • Lot 176
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1933 Singer Nine Le Mans Speed tourer boasts a detailed history and recent restoration work, making it a highly desirable example of the marque. With its rebuilt engine, refreshed bodywork, and well-maintained condition, this classic British sports car is ready for both road and track.
Condition
7
The car has been well-maintained with a comprehensive overhaul in 2009, including engine, steering box, and gearbox rebuilds. The bodywork was refreshed with a respray in the original color, and the wheels were re-wired and re-chromed. It has had only three previous owners and comes with a V5C registration document and full weather equipment.
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30,860 miles
62688
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BYT 842
1935
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £26,000 - £30,000)
1935 Singer Nine Le Mans ‘Speed’
Historics • UK • 18 May 2019
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
The success of the Nine Sport at Le Mans led immediately to the introduction, in 1933, of the first Le Mans model.
This was the two seater equivalent of the Nine Sports and it typified the British sports car of the 1930's.
At a price of £215, an output of 34hp and a top speed of over 70mph with the windshield lowered, it provided keen competition for its closest rivals, the J2 and P series MG's.
The Le Mans four cylinder performance engine of 972cc included high lift harmonic cams, a counterbalanced crankshaft and an extra large capacity ribbed oil sump for greater cooling capacity.
Additional drive train modifications included a heavy duty clutch and a closer ratio gear box, with third gear reduced from 8.7:1 to 7.5:1.
Body changes included the addition of an externally mounted 12 gallon slab fuel tank, fitted with a quick action filler cap and twin rear mounted spare tyres to complete the competition look.
The new upswept scuttle cowls also signalled that this was a machine tha...
Price Analysis vs Other Nine Speeds
£19,040
Lowest Price (All Time)
£24,080
Median Price (All Time)
£29,120
Highest Price (All Time)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on 22nd Sept 2011
Latest MOT mileage:
30,437 miles
MOT History
Failed
On 22nd Sept 2011, 30,437 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
User Entered:
- nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates hand brake wearing through plates
Passed
On 22nd Sept 2011, 30,437 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear and offside rear brake back plates hand brake wearing through plates
MOT Mileage Trend
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